General Counsel Position Available In Bay, Florida

$8,159.68
Per Month
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $6,647.00

• $14,421.

00 Per Month General Counsel
Court Administration-14th Judicial Circuit

Occupation:

Lawyers

Location:

Panama City, FL

• 32401
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 12478924

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

4/1/2025

Updated:

4/1/2025

Expires:

5/31/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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General Counsel

Position Number:

011915

Salary:

$8,159.68 Monthly
Full-Time / Monday

• Friday / 8:00am to 5:00pm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The essential function of the position is to serve as legal advocate and counsel for the interests of the circuit. This position is responsible for staff supervision, providing legal counsel, formulating and implementing policies to comply with statutory and rule requirements, overseeing services and programs, managing fiscal activity, and performing administrative functions. The position formulates long range goals for the organization based upon legal requirements; develops policy and position papers; and works with the Chief Judge, Trial Court Administrator, and local stakeholders.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

(Omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Directs and supervises staff under the direction of the Trial Court Administrator;
• Provides direction, legal advice and counsel to Chief Judge and Trial Court Administrator concerning legal issues affecting the circuit and judges; researches legal issues, assists in determining program policy, and communicates with governmental and private entities.
• Prepares, negotiates, and reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions, administrative orders, and other legal instruments for the circuit and reviews legally sensitive correspondence.
• Develops and implements legal strategies and policies to ensure the circuit’s judicial and administrative decisions and actions are based on sound legal and ethical principles.
• Provides legal assistance in the implementation of new legislation; develops, reviews, and evaluates operational policies and procedures;
• Serves as liaison between the circuit and other governmental and private entities to maximize legal resources; represents or monitors representation of circuit in legal proceedings to prevent or minimize liability.
• Monitors and plans for legislative developments to ensure conformance of court procedures and activities and adjust strategies for fulfillment of court objectives and mandates;
• Attends and/or conducts staff and other professional meetings and conferences to exchange information; and
• Assists judges, as needed on a variety of case issues.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position and membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar.

EXPERIENCE

Seven years of related work experience, including extensive knowledge of the Florida State Courts System operations.

COMMENTS

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